Why We Owe Our Success to Our Support Crew
“Now the seats are all empty
Let the roadies take the stage, pack it up and tear it down
They’re the first to come and last to leave” — Jackson Browne
We don’t need to be a famous artist to make the crowd roar. Regardless if you are a writer, an entrepreneur, a successful leader or a curious mind like me, we all know how it feels to take center stage. We are good at what we do. That’s why I like to take the time to celebrate after every show. To acknowledge those “champs” who set everything up. Let’s celebrate the roadies, always working backstage, so that we can perform like a rock star.
Our Lives Are Full of Roadies
“For today’s roadies, sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll are out; efficiency, tech skills, and professionalism are in, as musicians take to the road more often” — Wall Street Journal
I remember all the great things that happened to me during 2016. My most successful piece here at Medium, I moved to a new house, I facilitated many change lea…
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